Obituaries

Colin Kiyoshi Hayward Toland, age 10, of Ithaca, NY returned to the cosmos peacefully and gently in the loving embrace of his family on Saturday, March 17, 2018, at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN. He lived a full and meaningful life that was shaped but not defined by ependymoma, a brain tumor he was diagnosed with at...

Lansing

Amanda Lynn Bush went to be with her Father on June 20, 2014, at the age of 27.

She was born June 11, 1987, to Wilfred Jr. and Kelly Ahrens Bush. Amanda loved people and her relaxed nature made friends gravitate toward her. Her greatest passion and source of happiness in life was being an exceptional mother to Madison...

Ithaca, NY

Connelly, Laura Anne Lyon, 88, died on 2/21/2012 at her home in Kendal at Ithaca after a brief illness. She was born in Albany, NY on 1/23/24 and spent most of her life in the Albany area. She had several successful careers as a kindergarten teacher, great mom, and travel consultant. She was predeceased by her parents (Floyd...

Lillian Frances Neff, of 54 Moore Rd, Lansing died peacefully at home on 3-30-18. She was born on 1-26-1920 in Bridgeport, CT to Jack and Emma Schroeder O'Connor. Lillian worked for GE for 5 years after high school, then earned a scholarship to UConn, graduating with a teaching degree. Lillian met Charlie Neff while confined together at a summer teachers'...

Lansing, NY

Richard Pitre, a loving father of two, age 62, passed away in his home on Asbury Rd., Lansing, NY, on August 29, 2013. Born November 4, 1950, in New York, NY, he was the son of the late Maximo and Alice (Lopez) Pitre.

Richard enjoyed his time spent with family. He also loved fishing, puzzles, reading the Bible,...

Paul J. Reeve1951 - 2018

Lansing, NY

John P. Myskow “Bones”, age 93, passed away peacefully at the home he built on Buck Rd. in the presence of his family on February 13, 2014.

Born November 4, 1920, in Nazareth, PA, John was a son of the late Michael and Anna (Braccio) Myskow. He proudly served our country with the U.S. Army during World War...

Lansing, NY

Dorothy E. Braid, of Lansing, went to be with her Lord on March 21, 2015, at the age of 93.

Born October 1, 1921, in Scranton, PA, Dorothy was a daughter of the late Alden and Verna Shaffer Cobb.

A graduate of Practical Bible College, Dorothy supported her husband in ministry for over 60 years during...

Trumansburg, NY

Gladys Jean McConkey died at her home on Aiken Rd. on February 26, 2013, at the age of 89.

She is remembered for her generosity of spirit, including her hospitality to visitors, and her capabilities as a research chemist and as an editor. Married for 68 years to Jim, who survives her, she and her husband felt their...

Lynne Margaret Hunter was born on March 19, 1963 in Binghamton NY and lived her early years in Ithaca, NY before finding her home in Florida. She enjoyed boating and spending time at the beach! She had many adventures in life and was blessed with a daughter, Melissa Margaret Simmons. Lynne is survived by her brother, John Hunter, sister Carol Engels,...

Freeville, NY

Cooper, Albert F., age 74, born in Ithaca, NY, on  April 26, 1943, died peacefully at home with his wife Barbara and son Brian by his side on May 23rd, 2017. Al liked to travel between Freeville, NY and Colorado Springs, CO in his younger years. He had a love for classic cars and western movies. Al worked...

Ithaca, NY

Jimmy Dalton Baines, PhD, passed away on Oct. 7, 2013 at the age of 81.  Jimmy was born in Pampa, Texas, to Marcus and Willie Baines.  After initially preparing for the Methodist ministry, he became enamored of the theater, receiving degrees from Southwestern and Baylor Universities where he wrote, directed and acted in many productions. After three years in the US...

Lansing

Eleanor R. Ruzicka, 85 passed away with family and her faithful dog Annie by her side at her home in Lansing on March 14, 2016. Born November 5, 1930 in Lansing. She was the daughter of the late Dana and Ruth (Townley) Ludlow.  Eleanor was married to Leland J. Ruzicka in 1951, and she and Lee enjoyed over...

Lansing, NY

Freda L. Wilson, age 95, passed away peacefully at her home on Ridge Rd., Lansing, on December 11, 2014.

Born June 22, 1919 in Ithaca, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Harriet (Minier) Howland. Freda was a graduate of Ithaca High School and she attended hairdressing school for a period of time. She...

Daniel William Gee, 62, of Lansing, NY, lost his long courageous battle with kidney cancer on February 23, 2018. He was very brave and maintained his sense of humor until the end of his life.

Born May 21, 1955, on his paternal grandmother’s birthday, Dan loved life and lived it to the fullest.

After graduating Ithaca High School in 1973,...

Carol I. Neigh

1930 - 2017

Dryden, NYOn Tuesday, January 9, 2018, Ana Altagracia Viloria de Popa, wife, mother, and beloved abuela to all, was welcomed into God’s kingdom at the age of 99. Ana will be lovingly remembered by her children, Angie, Doris (Wladyslaw), and Carmelo (Nery). Ana will also be remembered by her nine grandchildren, Bohdan, Frances, Anita, Vlodzio, Frank, Jennifer, Chris, Willie, and...

Kathleen M. Neigh went to meet her Savior on Thursday, March 1, 2018. She was the daughter of the late W. Lyle and Mary Burling Neigh. She is survived by her loving son, Paul of Rushville, an aunt in Florida and several cousins. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a brother and sister.

Kathy was a graduate...

ITHACA, NY

Sandra Lipsitz Bem, Emerita Professor of Psychology at Cornell, past director of Cornell’s Women’s Studies Program, and a psychotherapist, peacefully ended her own life at her home in Ithaca on May 20, 2014, one month before her 70th birthday. After being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease four years earlier, she had stated her intention to end her life while...